The saphenous vein: Derivation of its name and its relevant anatomy Alberto Caggiati, MD, PhDa, John J. Bergan, MD, FACS, FRCS(Hon), Engb,c Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 35, Issue 1, Pages 172-175 (January 2002) DOI: 10.1067/mva.2002.118826 Copyright © 2002 Society for Vascular Surgery and The American Association for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 One of the first illustrations (probably the first in a European text) demonstrating the GSV. From Berengario da Carpi, Isagogae Breves, Bologna, 1523. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2002 35, 172-175DOI: (10.1067/mva.2002.118826) Copyright © 2002 Society for Vascular Surgery and The American Association for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 The path of the GSV according to Andrea Vesalio (Vesalius). From The Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem, Basel, 1543. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2002 35, 172-175DOI: (10.1067/mva.2002.118826) Copyright © 2002 Society for Vascular Surgery and The American Association for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Sonographic appearance of the saphenous fascia (white arrows ). A, Transverse sonography of the medial thigh demonstrating the boundaries of the saphenous compartment and the saphenous ligament (black arrows ). Compare this image with Fig 4, AB, Note the superficial course of a collateral vessel placed just below the dermis (*). C, Longitudinal sonography of the medial thigh. The GSV is dilated and tortuous. D, Transverse sonography of the medial thigh. A dilated collateral vein overlies and conceals the GSV. Compare this image with Fig 4, C. MF, Muscular fascia. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2002 35, 172-175DOI: (10.1067/mva.2002.118826) Copyright © 2002 Society for Vascular Surgery and The American Association for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 A, Transverse macroscopic section from a cadaveric thigh. Note the thickness of the saphenous fascia (arrows ). B, Computed tomography scan from medial thigh showing the saphenous fascia (black arrows) and the superficial course of the collateral saphenous veins (white arrows). C, Computed tomography 3-dimensional varicography showing a straight and normal-sized GSV (black arrows) overlaid by a tortuous and dilated collateral vein (white arrows). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2002 35, 172-175DOI: (10.1067/mva.2002.118826) Copyright © 2002 Society for Vascular Surgery and The American Association for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions